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Elm Borer

Saperda tridentata

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium-sized beetle, marked as shown. Nocturnal.

Habitat:

Attracted to lights at a home in a rural town. Surrounding habitat is largely mixed deciduous and pine forest interrupted by agricultural fields.

Reference Links:

Elm Borer - Saperda tridentata - Overview, Species Saperda tridentata - Elm Borer - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
BugEric
Rarely, if ever, do these beetles attack healthy trees. Dead, dying, and severely-weakened trees are much more prone to attack.

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Southern California Wildlife
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Beetles!
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Longhorn Beetles (Global)

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PublishedMarch 7, 2013

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